Best 10 Fresh Tomato Soup With Crispy Cheese Toast Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights! If you're craving a comforting and flavorful dish, look no further than our guide to preparing a sensational fresh tomato soup accompanied by crispy cheese toast. This classic combination is sure to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating a velvety smooth and bursting-with-flavor tomato soup, paired with the perfect crispy cheese toast that adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH TOMATO SOUP WITH CRISPY CHEESE TOAST



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We're doing a very fresh twist on the classic cream of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Since we're using fresh tomatoes at their peak of vine-ripened goodness, this simple soup is going to be not quite, but almost, 100% tomato.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ pounds vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 anchovy fillet
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices Italian bread
¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
6 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Remove cores from tomatoes and cut in half crosswise. Reserve until needed.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and anchovy and cook until garlic is sizzling in the hot fat, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Carefully add the tomatoes with their juices, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss with a spoon every few minutes until the tomatoes release their liquid and start to break down.
  • Once the tomatoes have softened and start to collapse, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have fallen apart and the soup resembles a coarse tomato sauce, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone liner. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Top each slice with sliced basil, and then Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is well browned and crispy around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove soup from heat and pass through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Use the back of a ladle to push all the tomato mixture through. Discard the skins and seeds, which should be the only things left in the strainer.
  • Transfer the strained tomato soup back into the saucepan and place back over medium-low heat. Continue cooking to thicken slightly, if desired, or simply bring back to a simmer and serve immediately with the cheese toasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1137.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

GRILLED TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE TOASTS



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This charred tomato soup is the perfect way to say farewell to summer's last tomatoes while welcoming fall and the new school year. We love Havarti cheese for the toasts, because it melts so nicely, but you can try pepper Jack, Muenster or even American.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil, for oiling the grill grates and drizzling
3 pounds plum tomatoes, halved through the stem ends
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
6 large fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup heavy cream
Sugar, for seasoning, optional
Four 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty bread
8 slices Havarti cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
  • Drizzle the cut-sides of the tomato halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them on the grill cut-side down until they have very dark grill marks, about 8 minutes. Gently flip and grill on the skin-side to char, about 2 minutes. Lightly drizzle some olive oil on a sheet of aluminum foil. Arrange the onion rounds in one layer on the foil. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the foil sheet on the grill grates. Grill until the onions develop dark char on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Turn the grill down to medium for the grilled cheese toast.
  • Heat the 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the grilled onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme; stir for about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and all their juices and mash down the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to break them up a bit. Add 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt and some more black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook, about 15 minutes. Take the soup off the heat, and stir in the basil leaves. Very carefully puree the soup in a blender or with a handheld stick blender. When ready to serve, bring the soup back to a simmer, and add the heavy cream. Taste for seasoning. Add more salt, if necessary. If the tomatoes are too acidic, add a little sugar to taste.
  • Meanwhile, make the grilled cheese toast: brush the melted butter on both sides of each bread slice. Place the slices on the grill; cook until nicely toasted on the underside, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the bread and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Cover and cook to melt the cheese and toast the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Grind a little pepper on each cheese toast. Serve immediately with the soup.

FRESH TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 pounds tomatoes (4 pounds quartered, 1/2 pound chopped)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 scallions, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mini bow ties or other mini pasta
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices multigrain bread
2 thin slices low-sodium ham
Chopped fresh basil, for topping

Steps:

  • Put the quartered tomatoes in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and half of the scallions and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high; strain the pureed tomatoes through a mesh sieve into the pot. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, 1 cup water, the cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the remaining scallions with the cheeses; divide the mixture between 2 of the bread slices. Top each with a slice of ham, the remaining cheese mixture and bread.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes per side; cut in half.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls; top with basil and serve with the sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calorie, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 36 milligrams, Sodium 682 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 18 grams

CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP WITH SOUFFLéED CHEESE TOASTS



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Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Mustard     Onion     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Cheddar     Basil     Celery     Fall     Winter     Shallot     Simmer

Yield about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled between your fingers
Pinch of ground cloves
2 tablespoons flour
Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes in puree or juice
Pinch of baking soda
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
1 1/2 cups milk
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Tomato paste if needed
1 egg, separated, or 1 egg white only
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of cayenne
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon minced scallion or shallot
4 slices sandwich bread, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, basil, and cloves; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, then add the tomatoes, baking soda, and stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Let cool briefly, then puree in a blender until smooth
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Return the soup to the pot, add the milk, and season with salt. If the soup is too thick, thin it with additional milk or stock. If the tomato flavor isn't as rich as you'd like (if the tomatoes were packed in water instead of puree), deepen it by stirring in a little tomato paste.
  • 3. For the toasts, combine the yolk, if you're using it, with the mustard and cayenne, then stir in the cheese. Whisk the white until it holds soft peaks and fold it into the mixture along with the scallion. Spread the mixture on the toasted bread and bake until puffed and golden, about 5 minutes, while you reheat the soup. Serve the soup piping hot, with a piece of cheese toast, cut in half on the diagonal, and fresh pepper ground into each bowl.

FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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When tomatoes are in season, my family knows they can expect to see this soup on the dinner table. It tastes better than any store-bought soup.-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRESH TOMATO SOUP WITH CRISPY CHEESE TOAST



Fresh Tomato Soup with Crispy Cheese Toast image

We're doing a very fresh twist on the classic cream of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Since we're using fresh tomatoes at their peak of vine-ripened goodness, this simple soup is going to be not quite, but almost, 100% tomato.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Tomato Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ pounds vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 anchovy fillet
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices Italian bread
¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
6 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Remove cores from tomatoes and cut in half crosswise. Reserve until needed.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and anchovy and cook until garlic is sizzling in the hot fat, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Carefully add the tomatoes with their juices, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss with a spoon every few minutes until the tomatoes release their liquid and start to break down.
  • Once the tomatoes have softened and start to collapse, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have fallen apart and the soup resembles a coarse tomato sauce, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone liner. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Top each slice with sliced basil, and then Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is well browned and crispy around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove soup from heat and pass through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Use the back of a ladle to push all the tomato mixture through. Discard the skins and seeds, which should be the only things left in the strainer.
  • Transfer the strained tomato soup back into the saucepan and place back over medium-low heat. Continue cooking to thicken slightly, if desired, or simply bring back to a simmer and serve immediately with the cheese toasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1137.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

FRESH TOMATO SOUP WITH CRISPY CHEESE TOAST



Fresh Tomato Soup with Crispy Cheese Toast image

We're doing a very fresh twist on the classic cream of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Since we're using fresh tomatoes at their peak of vine-ripened goodness, this simple soup is going to be not quite, but almost, 100% tomato.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Tomato Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ pounds vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 anchovy fillet
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices Italian bread
¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
6 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Remove cores from tomatoes and cut in half crosswise. Reserve until needed.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and anchovy and cook until garlic is sizzling in the hot fat, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Carefully add the tomatoes with their juices, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss with a spoon every few minutes until the tomatoes release their liquid and start to break down.
  • Once the tomatoes have softened and start to collapse, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have fallen apart and the soup resembles a coarse tomato sauce, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone liner. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Top each slice with sliced basil, and then Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is well browned and crispy around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove soup from heat and pass through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Use the back of a ladle to push all the tomato mixture through. Discard the skins and seeds, which should be the only things left in the strainer.
  • Transfer the strained tomato soup back into the saucepan and place back over medium-low heat. Continue cooking to thicken slightly, if desired, or simply bring back to a simmer and serve immediately with the cheese toasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1137.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

FRESH TOMATO SOUP WITH CRISPY CHEESE TOAST



Fresh Tomato Soup with Crispy Cheese Toast image

We're doing a very fresh twist on the classic cream of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. Since we're using fresh tomatoes at their peak of vine-ripened goodness, this simple soup is going to be not quite, but almost, 100% tomato.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Tomato Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ pounds vine-ripened tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 anchovy fillet
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices Italian bread
¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
6 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Remove cores from tomatoes and cut in half crosswise. Reserve until needed.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and anchovy and cook until garlic is sizzling in the hot fat, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Carefully add the tomatoes with their juices, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss with a spoon every few minutes until the tomatoes release their liquid and start to break down.
  • Once the tomatoes have softened and start to collapse, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have fallen apart and the soup resembles a coarse tomato sauce, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or a silicone liner. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Top each slice with sliced basil, and then Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is well browned and crispy around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Remove soup from heat and pass through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Use the back of a ladle to push all the tomato mixture through. Discard the skins and seeds, which should be the only things left in the strainer.
  • Transfer the strained tomato soup back into the saucepan and place back over medium-low heat. Continue cooking to thicken slightly, if desired, or simply bring back to a simmer and serve immediately with the cheese toasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1137.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

TOMATO SOUP WITH CHEESE AND BACON TOASTIES



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If end-of-season tomatoes are on sale, make a double batch of soup (omitting the cream) and freeze, up to 3 months. Stir in the cream after thawing and reheating the soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
coarse salt and ground pepper
3 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds total), cored and chopped
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
8 slices white sandwich bread
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to break down, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add broth and 1 cup water. Simmer until tomatoes are very soft, about 10 minutes. In batches, puree soup in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return soup to pot and simmer 1 minute; stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until lightly browned but not crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; discard fat from skillet. Butter 8 slices bread. Place 4 slices, buttered side down, on a work surface. Top with bacon and cheese. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up. In batches, cook sandwiches in skillet over medium-low until cheese melts and bread is golden, about 5 minutes per side. Quarter sandwiches and serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g

FRESH TOMATO SOUP



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This simple, quick and easy recipe for homemade fresh tomato soup is perfect to make when tomatoes are ripe in gardens and farmers' markets for a delicious summertime treat.

Provided by Charlotte

Categories     Tomato Soup

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 slice onion
4 whole cloves
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, cloves and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors. Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.
  • In the now empty stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking until the roux is a medium brown. Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest. Season with sugar and salt, and adjust to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 742.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes: This is key to making a delicious soup. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatoes before making the soup: Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and gives the soup a deeper, richer taste.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is made with real ingredients and has a rich flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices can really brighten up the flavor of the soup. Add them to the pot during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Serve the soup with a grilled cheese sandwich or crispy cheese toast: This is a classic pairing that is always a hit.

Conclusion:

Fresh tomato soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a bowl of soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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